[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-shadows-of-the-deep-space":3,"chapter-shadows-of-the-deep-space-shadows-of-the-deep-space-chapter-211":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Shadows of the Deep Space",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},722515,962,"Chapter 211 - 211 211 Endorsement (Second Update)","shadows-of-the-deep-space-chapter-211",211,"\u003Cp>211: Chapter 211: Endorsement (Second Update) 211: Chapter 211: Endorsement (Second Update) However, that was normal, seeing as he had gotten up early, and it was only slightly past six in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, the moment Su Ming stepped out of the school gate, a voice full of surprise shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look, he’s coming out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Su Ming could react, dozens of elegantly dressed business elites rushed toward him and surrounded him layer by layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you Su Ming?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you here to pick me up?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming looked at the crowd in front of him, utterly puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, I am Hu Feng, a representative from Hengke Interstellar Heavy Industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming, our company would like to offer you an endorsement for our latest mecha, with an annual fee of 10 million Federation coins!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shrewd-looking man with a small mustache immediately said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t listen to him, come to us at Lovosk Interstellar Heavy Industry, we’ll give twenty million Federation coins!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very short man abruptly raised the offer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Hu Feng immediately became anxious and blurted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“22 million!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that point, other company representatives present also started bidding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“23 million!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to everyone’s offers, Su Ming finally understood what they were there for and politely declined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry, I won’t be endorsing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh come on!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s simple, you won’t have to do anything, just pose for a photo and the money is yours!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Feng said to Su Ming, extremely excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming still shook his head in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Su Ming was unwilling to take the endorsement, Hu Feng and others spoke somewhat displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming, we mean no offense, but you shouldn’t overlook this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you miss out now and the hype dies down, not even a million would be on the table.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly, you need to seize this opportunity; who turns down money?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others also tried to persuade him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their eyes, Su Ming was being overly lofty, unaware of the benefits of money, and would surely regret it later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming spoke calmly to everyone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I appreciate your kindness, but I really cannot accept the endorsement since my family also manufactures mechas.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your family manufactures mechas too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which corporate group are you with?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Feng and others were taken aback, asking in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thunder Interstellar Heavy Industry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming could only reveal his family background.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Su Zhen Tian!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, your name is Su Ming, you’re from the Su Family?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Feng and others were severely astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Su Zhen Tian is my grandfather, sorry everyone, please make way, the person picking me up has arrived!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming saw the An Ke butler walking over and squeezed his way through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Feng and the others could only step aside and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Su Family is going to prosper.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two and a half hours later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black hover car stopped at the gate of the Su Family villa, and Su Ming just got out of the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Su Ying, Uncle Su Dong, and others came forward to greet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ying and others warmly welcomed Su Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Su Ming, welcome back!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you tired from the ride?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have you had breakfast?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, uncles.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming was also startled and then responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This trip home felt entirely different from previous visits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These uncles used to be quite cold towards him, even indifferent; now their enthusiasm was a bit overwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You did wonderfully in the competition, reaching second place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your father is very pleased, the whole family is proud of you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Su Dong also exclaimed with a beaming smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Uncle Four, for your praise.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming replied politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Su Ming, you are so outstanding, you should guide your brothers more often.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Bin is in the same grade as you, try to spend more time together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ying quickly said to Su Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I will if I find the time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming replied noncommittally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the An Ke butler interrupted everyone respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young masters, the old master is waiting for Young Master Su Ming.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then hurry up, don’t keep father waiting too long.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Dong said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gentlemen, I must be leaving now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming said politely, then followed the An Ke butler out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Su Ming reached the door of the study, which was open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the doorway, Su Ming saw Su Zhen Tian pacing back and forth in the study, continuously sighing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Su Ming was somewhat moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being the head of the family wasn’t easy after all; the pressure was immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, as Su Zhen Tian turned around, he saw Su Ming and the butler at the door and immediately called out with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Su Ming, come, come!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming then entered the study and greeted Su Zhen Tian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grandfather.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Motherfucker, I am truly shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t expect you to win a second prize in the league; this is the greatest honor in the history of the Su Family!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Zhen Tian said warmly, patting Su Ming on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming immediately felt his right shoulder burn with pain; the old man’s strength was no joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s just good luck.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t say that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s not much luck involved in this sort of league, your grandfather isn’t that foolish.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Zhen Tian waved his hand in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming smiled and did not argue further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite Su Zhen Tian’s fiery temperament, he was indeed the most insightful person in the Su Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s have a good drink tonight to celebrate!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, you’ve brought so much honor to the family, and we don’t have much else to reward you with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You had previously booked a Third Generation Mecha at half price; I’ll have finance refund it to you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the mecha ever breaks, just come back to the family to get a new one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Zhen Tian said generously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That doesn’t seem quite right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming was also very surprised, 1.5 billion Federation coins, and a lifetime guarantee!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s no small amount of money, and who knows how Su Bin would react if he found out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Motherfucker, what’s not right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anyone has an opinion, let them also bring a second prize home, and I’ll straight up give them a Third Generation Mecha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Zhen Tian cursed heatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, thank you, grandfather.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming didn’t refuse; he needed money as he wanted to buy a better mecha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, there’s also another thing I want to tell you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Zhen Tian continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grandfather, please go ahead!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Second Generation Mecha—Raider produced by our family needs a spokesperson, I was thinking of having you endorse it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay, when do we start shooting?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming readily agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, you go find Jiang Yu, he will take you for the shoot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Zhen Tian said decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the ring of a stationary phone on the desk sounded, and Su Zhen Tian glanced at it, furrowing his brows slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Su Ming said to Su Zhen Tian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grandfather, I’ll head out first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Zhen Tian nodded in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming then left the study, heading downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>",1211,"2026-06-02T10:49:54.213Z",1,"novelbin.me","173b46e3057208b629e4266584f49b0ac7f0fa92fd5227edc06be608741c82d6","shadows-of-the-deep-space-chapter-212","shadows-of-the-deep-space-chapter-210",1854,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fshadows-of-the-deep-space-cover.jpg"]